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Menard House Tours

Take a tour through history at the oldest house in Galveston, the 1839 Menard House. These docent-led tours will offer guests a tour of the house while learning about the people and stories of some of the island’s early...

Battle of Galveston Walking Tours

New Year’s Day Open House at the 1892 Bishop’s Palace

On January 1st GHF celebrates the New Year at Bishop’s Palace with free admission 1 pm-3 pm. Complimentary champagne will be served to attendees. The tradition of an open house at the property started in 1893. Every...

Buckingham Palace VIP Pass | Dickens on The Strand

Debuting at this year’s 49th Annual Dickens on The Strand is the Buckingham Palace VIP Area! This area, located inside the festival grounds, is your spot to relax, enjoy specialized programming and opportunities, eat...

Victorian Bed Races : Dickens on The Strand

Host An Artist : Galveston Historic Homes Tour

2023 ELISSA Day Sails

The Dickens Dash : Dickens on The Strand

Kid’s Activities at Dickens on The Strand

Fezziwig’s Friday : Dickens on The Strand

Galveston Historic Homes Tour – Virtual Edition

Bathing Beauties Judges Contest

Galveston Historical Foundation is at And Still We Rise - Galveston's Juneteenth Story.

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And Still We Rise - Galveston's Juneteenth Story shares the story and history of Juneteenth through innovative technology and collected interviews. Today and tomorrow, we are open with free admission in conjunction with Galveston Island's Museum Day. Stop by the carriage house of the 1859 Ashton Villa at 2328 Broadway during your weekend tours. ... See MoreSee Less

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Incorporated in 1954, Galveston Historical Foundation is one of the nation's largest local preservation organizations. Over the last 50 years, the foundation has expanded its mission to encompass community redevelopment, public education, historic preservation advocacy, maritime preservation and stewardship of historic properties.